Summer Camp Operations Manager

About the role

This position is critical to the ministry of Sky Ranch and contributes directly to our mission of leading youth and families to know and follow Christ. The Summer Camp Operations Manager reports to the Assistant Director of Summer Camp Ministries and is responsible for assisting the Summer Camp Team through administrative, ministerial, and operational leadership. This position contributes to the successful execution of day-to-day ministry operations, logistics, communication, and tasks of the department. This position plays a vital role in organizing daily responsibilities and overall projects for the Summer Camp Ministry Team while also supporting the Summer Camp Directors with special projects and assignments, as needed.

Responsibilities

Support the Organization in Summer Staff Recruiting Efforts

• Manage and provide leadership to the Summer Camp Recruiting Specialists
• Participate in the execution of hiring and staffing efforts across all locations while maintaining Sky Ranch's hiring standards
• Support Summer Camp Directors in the training of the Dedicated Recruiting Team (DRT) and Global Recruiting Team
• Assist in the planning and coordinating recruiting trips, as needed
• Lead the planning, communication, and ordering of annual recruiting collateral and promotional materials
• Support summer managers in year-round staff retention initiatives and communication efforts

Provide Support for Ongoing Summer Camp Ministries Projects

• Support the Summer Camp Team in communication efforts with current and prospective summer staff
• Assist with Summer Camp Social Media efforts
• Manage the Summer Staff Info Page Website, coordinating with all sites and maintaining consistency
• Provide high-quality customer service, including communication with outside vendors, potential summer staff, and occasionally parents
• Stay informed on current ministry trends and best practices to ensure we are operating with excellence

Lead the Operational Summer Needs for the Summer Camp Team

• Manage the Summer Camp Black Box and oversee their core responsibilities
• Support Staff Training operations, logistics, and staff ministry
• Manage the Weekend Camp Program, including staffing, training, scheduling, and coordination across departments
• Manage the Van Community Group Program, including weekly communication to Leaders and Summer Staff
• Support Social Media efforts by planning content, gathering photos, etc.
• Coordinate and book speakers and worship leaders for Staff Training, as needed
• Assist with Staff Training classes and teach, as needed
• Lead summer housing placement for both Staff Training and summer months

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Experience

• Summer camp ministry and/or youth ministry experience
• At least one year of experience in Sky Ranch camp ministry preferred

Knowledge

• Basic understanding of the field of Christian camping
• Basic understanding of tools, such as Microsoft Office, Canva, and task management software
• Basic understanding of communication and marketing strategies, including Social Media
• Basic understanding of business, event planning, and operational logistics

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to lead, coach, and develop team members
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team environment
• Proven successful leadership experience; ability to build unity amongst a team and motivate them to work together toward a common mission
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and ministry needs in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and strong follow through
• Ability to recruit, interview, evaluate, and hire with excitement and in alignment with Sky Ranch standards
• Excellent interpersonal skills and relationship building skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to communicate the vision of Sky Ranch to both internal and external contacts

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance

Work Environment

Outside Contacts

• Guests, Potential Summer Staff, University Contacts, Ministry Partners, Church Partners, and Vendors

Physical Demands

• Ability to use up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects
• Ability to grasp, push, pull, carry, or otherwise manipulate objects; ability to perform tasks requiring action of muscles or groups of muscles and foot and/or hand-eye coordination

Work Environment

• Works indoors in normal office environment majority of the time; works outdoors during the summer season
• Summer season requires flexible working hours, including working on weekends with a supplemented day off mid-week
• Ability to travel to various geographic locations for the purpose of recruiting, occasionally including weekends
• Spends multiple weeks traveling to universities
• Includes willingness to fly and spend long hours traveling by car

Other Requirements

• Commitment to Christian principles and teachings both professionally and personally
• Must be able to fully support Sky Ranch's Doctrinal Statement
• An active membership in a church whose spiritual beliefs are aligned with Sky Ranch's Doctrinal Statement
• Commitment to Sky Ranch's Vision, Mission, Values (Who We A.R.E.) and Principles (WOW, Stewardship, and Excellence) demonstrated in daily behavior
• Must demonstrate annually a clear background check and review of child safety practices as required for camp accreditation by the American Camping Association
• Possess personal spiritual discipline that models a proactive approach toward personal, spiritual, and relational health